The Idyllwild Brewpub needed some “double” purse hooks for under their bar. They asked me to make them. These are some steps in the process I used. You can click on any photo to expand it. Stock drilled and sawed. One leg tapered and bent back. Both legs...

The Fleming Ranch Blacksmith Shop held it’s first three day bladesmithing workshop this past week. All had great fun and learned a lot. Special thanks to Master Bladesmith Tai Goo for his wonderful instruction. Below is the class with their knives just before...

Master bladesmith Tai Goo visited Fleming Ranch to plan the first Fleming Ranch beginning bladesmithing class this fall. He spent 2+ days with us and worked out a plan to offer knife making classes here at the ranch. We are very excited to be working with this amazing...

Mini prototype of steel panel accepted by Idyllwild Brew Pub. Looks like Starlight forge will be facing the bar with eight 2’ by 3’ hand forged panels and two smaller panels. This is reportedly the second longest bar in...